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Met Xl R is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. The alternative uses of Met Xl R have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Met Xl R depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Met Xl R include Slow heart rate (pulse), Confusion. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Met Xl R can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Met Xl R go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Met Xl R is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Met Xl R related warnings talks about Met Xl R's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Met Xl R is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Angioedema, Heart Failure as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Met Xl R have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Met Xl R have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Met Xl R is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Met Xl R is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Met Xl R is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Met Xl R safe for pregnant women?
Met XL R should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Met Xl R safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Met XL R on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Met Xl R on the Kidneys?
Met XL R may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Met Xl R on the Liver?
Met XL R may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Met Xl R on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Met XL R on the heart have been reported.
Met Xl R should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Met Xl R unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Met Xl R habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Met Xl R.
Interaction between Food and Met Xl R
Met Xl R may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Met Xl R
Information about the interaction of Met Xl R and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Met XL R is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Met XL R can increase the blood sugar level. If you experience elevated levels of blood sugar after taking this medicine then inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Met XL R can make you feel tired, because it drops your heart rate, and if your heart rate is dropped, the amount of blood that your heart is pumping also decreases. This creates symptoms of fatigue, impotence, drowsiness, and lethargy. Please consult your doctor if you feel tired after taking this drug.
Met XL R is mainly used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Treating high blood pressure helps in reducing the complications of heart attacks, strokes, and kidney damages. It is also used to treat chest pain (angina).
Rarely Met XL R causes hair loss. However, if you experience hair loss after taking this medicine then inform to doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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